Private Stirling Dark Side Tour
Originally created as a sold-out Halloween special event, we're excited to offer this as a private tour. Do something different on your trip to Stirling!
Jails, graveyards, and one of the most important castles in Scotland - Stirling has it all. But on this walking tour, there are no rose-tinted glasses or stories of Robert the Bruce. Discover Stirling's darker history, walking through Stirling's graveyard and spooky streets with your local guide uncovering Stirling's dark history.
From unsolved murders, to grave-robbers and ghosts, immerse yourself in the creepy history of Stirling, Scotland's city with a long, dark history. See some of the stories you will discover below.
Tour highlights:
The witch trials of Stirling The plague and death Holy Rude cemetery The grave robbers of Stirling …& much more!
Options
Large groups
Size of group
What's included in Private Stirling Dark Side Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Stirling Old Town Jail
Meet your guide and discover the grim facade of Stirling Old Town Jail and the surprising truth hidden in its hulking exterior
View the Stirling Youth Hostel with new eyes when you hear about the secrets buried in its grounds
Venture onto the Back Walk (if you dare!) to admire the best preserved city walls in the UK, and learn how they have protected the residents of Stirling
Inclusions
- A local expert guide
- Any further admissions to historical sites and attractions
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your guide will be waiting outside Stirling Old Town Jail off St John Street, and will be wearing an orange jacket or lanyard
End Points
- The tour ends on the Castle Esplanade or lower at the Portcullis
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please show your guide your confirmation on arrival
